Capital Campaign Planning, Mission & Vision, Stewardship & Generosity
Rev. Hannah Lovaglio If someone watched your congregation for a year, what would they conclude matters most? I’ve long wanted one of those signs to hang in our family’s kitchen that reads: In this house, we… *(insert inspiring values and rules)*. The Lovaglios might say, in this house, we stop to dance, laugh often, wash … Continue Reading
Educational, Stewardship & Generosity
A Sunday School class reminded me that generosity is about more than money—it’s about how we show up for one another. Last weekend, I led an adult education class at a church in Boise on the spirituality of generosity. We began with a simple question: What words come to mind when you hear the word … Continue Reading
Capital Campaign Planning, Stewardship & Generosity
A reflection on generosity, gratitude, and noticing the gifts that sustain us. Rev. Hannah Lovaglio Epiphany is the season of revelation. Light breaks in, begging our recognition and response. It begins with the Magi, who see what others miss. They notice the star, honor the Christ child whose birth it signals, and give – extravagantly. … Continue Reading
Capital Campaign Planning, Educational, Stewardship & Generosity
January invites us to pause, notice what has been given, and begin with gratitude. The Sundays of January always leave me a little deflated. The sanctuary feels bare once the decorations come down. No tree. No candles. No Advent wreath. No twinkling lights. No manger. The garland is packed away, the poinsettias are gone, and … Continue Reading
Educational, Mission & Vision, Stewardship & Generosity
Over the years, working with churches of all sizes and traditions, I’ve noticed that the most financially healthy congregations share certain patterns – not formulas, but habits of faithfulness. They see stewardship not as fundraising, but as a way of living together in trust and gratitude. In my experience, churches that thrive financially tend to … Continue Reading
Capital Campaign Planning, Mission & Vision, Stewardship & Generosity
One of the first questions I ask a prospective client is, “How will this campaign help achieve the mission and vision of your church?” Capital campaigns aren’t just “fundraising projects” anymore. They’ve become moments for the church to pause and say, “Here’s what we believe God is calling us to do and here’s how we … Continue Reading
Educational, Mission & Vision, Stewardship & Generosity
A few months ago, I was reviewing a church stewardship letter that sounded like it had been written by a committee or maybe by a robot trying to be polite. Every sentence was technically correct, every phrase was smooth. But it didn’t say anything. There was no soul. I wasn’t inspired. Just a polished string … Continue Reading
Mission & Vision, Stewardship & Generosity
In the span of a week, I had two conversations and a podcast that gave me pause. One conversation was with my daughter, the other with a young church leader during a feasibility study. Then I listened to the recent edition of the First Day Podcast from the Lilly School of Philanthropy, featuring Una Osili … Continue Reading
Capital Campaign Planning, Mission & Vision, Stewardship & Generosity
The right guidance can unlock generosity, clarity, and momentum. See how outside counsel supports faithful leadership.A few months ago, I tried fixing a plumbing issue in our bathroom. I watched a few videos, made a trip to the hardware store, and gave it a go. It worked. Until it didn’t. By the end of the … Continue Reading
Educational, Stewardship & Generosity
Summer brings all kinds of good things—sunshine, vacations, mission trips, and a change of pace. But it can also bring a noticeable dip in giving, just when your church is gearing up for some of its most meaningful work. That’s why it’s so important to plan ahead. Below, you’ll find ten practical, church-tested strategies to … Continue Reading